The architecture and interiors, by Renato Santoro and Felipe Castilho Perez, bring Tulum together with the way of living in Bahia. Drawing on the intimate spaces of Tulum architecture, the project connects inside to outside: the living and dining room extend into the pool area like a large courtyard. The other connection between inside and out is the muxarabi, a carved wooden lattice that lets in light and air while keeping the privacy of the master en-suite without giving up the view. That intimacy is matched with the materials of the local culture — wood, stone and concrete — in dialogue with the landscape.
Douglas Brandão's landscape design completes the architecture, composing with local species in a garden that takes its cue from Tulum, and making joined-up spaces for rest and contemplation.